Recently, my family and I visited Sydney. While we were there, I had one of those moments where I thought, “Wow, this is who the church is.” Over the years, my perception of the church has changed – sculpted by experiences, seasons, people and ultimately, by the word and the Spirit of God. There is … More Image of the Church P1: Moving the Body
The room was dark, yet familiar, and a heavy smell of loneliness soaked its marbled floor. In the corner, a young woman contemplated her adversary. Darkness – but where was light? Her mind was locked in a hazy maze of “where” and “why”. Curiosity left unfulfilled by too many answers. Identity, confused by too many … More Adalia
The rainbow is God’s sign for one of the first covenants He makes between Himself and mankind, and every living creature. Ten verses of Genesis 9 are devoted to God emphasising this covenant, more than half the chapter. As with all the covenants He makes, God lays out the terms of the covenant clearly. He … More The Promise Upon the Flood P3: An Unbroken Covenant
It was a kind of different holiday – still relaxing, still fun, yet intertwined with a deeper layer of refreshing and excitement. One week after our return, I look back with even greater appreciation for the time that passed. Our honeymoon, and my trip to France, were full of adventure, awe-inspiring sights and new friendships. … More Remembering the Holiday
The book of Genesis shows so much of God’s character – the way He thinks, the way He feels, and the way He makes His perfect plans. Genesis 6-9 tells the story of the great flood, Noah’s ark, and the everlasting covenant God makes with man and with all living things after this. Reading these … More The Promise Upon the Flood P1: God’s Response to Earth’s Corruption
Jesus is full of compassion. Numerous times, the gospels specifically record that Jesus saw a person or a situation and had compassion. In every case, this is followed by an action – Jesus heals, teaches, or performs a miracle. He saw a widow weeping, had compassion on her, and raised her son to life [Luke … More Compassion like Jesus’
In the last couple of years, I have seen the Lord grow my understanding of worship. Many years ago, I remember sitting at the piano, preparing for a service, and asking the Lord a few things. I wondered about memorising music, putting effort into preparation for worship sets, and about how to better lead the … More Worship Without Words
My husband reminded me of something very important recently. He reminded me about the ministry of rest – the precious rest of Mary’s focus, the refreshing of the spirit, the attention we give to caring for our body and mind. While I set out to “look after the world”, my husband has been looking after … More The Ministry of Rest P1: Rest for the Mind
As children of God, we do not just take a passive role in following God. We are sons, intercessors, warriors and ALIVE in Christ. It is Christ who overcame, so we could overcome, Christ with whom we are co-heirs in the kingdom of God, Christ with whom our lives are hidden [1 Corinthians 15:20, Romans … More Take it to the Lord in Prayer P3: Our Role as Intercessors and Sons
Eden is a name of emotion – beauty beyond our understanding, sin with roots and consequence entrenched in man’s being, fear of the Lord, and fervent desire for His presence. The breath of Eden radiates intimacy, curiosity, consequence, and yet promise. You can almost hear God weeping as man is exiled from His garden, and … More Envisioning Eden
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